717 Newfield St. Middletown, CT 06457
Sports Guards in Middletown, CT
What is a sports mouth guard?
A sports mouth guard is designed to safeguard the teeth, tongue, lips, and cheeks from harm while engaging in high-impact or high-velocity sports. Additionally, individuals can utilize these oral devices to shield permanent orthodontics, such as metal braces, from potential damage during physical activities.
Is a sports mouth guard really necessary?
According to the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), almost 40% of dental injuries are related to sports. Surprisingly, only about 7% of athletes wear protective dental guards despite the high number of sport-related dental injuries.
However, certain sports, such as high school and college football, have made it mandatory for athletes to wear mouth guards. Studies have shown that this requirement has significantly reduced football-related dental and orofacial injuries from around 50% to less than 0.5%.
By wearing sports mouth guards, individuals can protect their smiles and avoid unnecessary dental treatments, saving both time and money. This allows them to continue participating in the activities they love without missing any playing or practice time.
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New and existing patients can get started by calling our dental office in Middletown at (860) 347-1227 or by Book Online.
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